Prayers for the Week

Ministry Sites in the Synod

• For North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church (Cashton)
  Source of all wisdom, we pray for North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Cashton. Bless their shared ministry and community presence. We ask your continued guidance and joy upon Pastor Amanda Schultz and Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) Kristina June as they shepherd your people in faith, hope, and love. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Westby)
  Sovereign God, we pray for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Westby, Wisconsin. Sustain them in their discipleship and outreach. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon Pastor Carrie Anderson, granting her wisdom, energy, and peace as she leads your people in worship and service. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Soldiers Grove)
  Holy One, we lift up Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. We give you thanks for their dedicated lay leaders who step forward to guide, teach, and serve. Empower them with your grace, and deep-root this community in your love. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Prayer Requests from the Synod

• For the Sumud Committee
  God of justice and peace, we pray for the Sumud Committee and their dedicated advocacy. Guide their efforts to accompany our global neighbors, to educate our communities, and to actively work for a lasting, just peace in the Middle East. Break down walls of hostility, heal deep-seated divisions, and inspire us all to be relentless makers of peace. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Emerging Leaders & Rhythms of Ministry

• For Leaders on Sabbatical
  God of rest and renewal, we pray for Pastor Luci Sesvold and Bishop Malpica during their times of sabbatical. Protect their schedules, quiet their minds, and refresh their spirits. May this season of rest be a time of deep spiritual restoration, returning them to their ministries with joyful and burning hearts. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• Pastor Dione Stepanek (Acting Bishop)
  Wise God, we pray for Pastor Dione Stepanek as she continues to serve as the acting Bishop for this summer. Be with her in her travels to Chicago for training and networking with other churchwide staff this following week. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• For Theological Education
  Master Teacher, we pray for Michael Pechman and the community at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Guide Michael in his studies, discernment, and formation for leadership. Bless all faculty, staff, and students at Wartburg as they prepare leaders to speak your word of hope to a changing world. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Local Ministry Partners

• LuMin in La Crosse
  God of inclusion and beloved community, we lift up the vital ministry of LuMin Campus Ministry in La Crosse, serving the students of UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College. We continue to pray for Pastor Kathryn Thompson as they walk alongside young adults, fostering spaces of sacred doubt, holistic accompaniment, and authentic connection. As campuses prepare for the coming academic year, sustain LuMin as a sanctuary of radical hospitality and LGBTQIA+ affirmation. Lord, in your mercy…receive our prayer.

• Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
  Fiercely Loving God, we pray for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. As our neighbors navigate the trials of economic hardship, mental health struggles, and intense summer weather, sustain their workers, advocates, and volunteers. Grant them courage, resources, and deep resilience as they disrupt cycles of harm and labor for the dignity and well-being of every person. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• Sugar Creek Bible Camp & Luther Park Bible Camp
  Sheltering God, we lift up the sacred summer ministries of Sugar Creek Bible Camp in Ferryville and Luther Park Bible Camp in Chetek. Protect the campers, counselors, and staff as they navigate the outdoors, granting them safety, joy, and deep renewal in their rhythms of play, worship, and rest. May these camps continue to be spaces where young people encounter your grace and find safety in an inclusive community. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

Wider Church Partners in Ministry

• Neighboring Synods

  God of grace, we lift up our siblings in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin and the East-Central Synod of Wisconsin. Guide their bishops, synod staff, and congregations as they witness to your love. Strengthen our partnership in the Gospel so that together we may bear fruit for your kingdom. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• Eco-Faith Summit of the Upper Midwest
  Source of All Life, we pray for the ongoing impact of the Eco-Faith Summit of the Upper Midwest. Amidst the heavy realities of a changing climate, continue to fill participants with holy imagination, resilience, and a fierce commitment to climate justice. Teach us to work untiringly to protect our interconnected world, standing in solidarity with the communities most impacted by ecological harm. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• Wisconsin Council of Churches
  God of community, we pray for the Wisconsin Council of Churches. In a culture of deep fracturing, bless their ecumenical ministry as a prophetic voice for collective liberation, equity, and healing. Amplify their collaborative advocacy as they work to dismantle systemic harm and build a state where every neighbor can truly thrive. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.

• Our Companion Synods
  God of the global family, we lift up our companions in the Iglesia Luterana del Peru and the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. We thank you for the gift of mutual accompaniment that breaks down borders and expands our hearts. Empower us to learn from their unique witnesses and resilience, grounding our global partnership in humility, equity, and a shared commitment to your justice. Lord, in your mercy… receive our prayer.